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If there is a assessment between the time of contract closing, is the seller or the buyer responsible to pay the assessment?

Prior to the closing, the seller is still the owner of the property; the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 days ago

Will my buyers escrow money be returned when contract is cancelled?

No, she is not entitled to her escrow back, because you cannot get your …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 7 days ago

Selling a house owned jointly when your spouse is in hospice care

If she is still mentally competent, she can give you a power of attorney …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 days ago

How to calculate the financial adjustments when one co-owner is buying out the other co-owner?

1) What you are entitled to is half the equity (which if there is …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 days ago

Can I sue a home inspector or real estate agent?

1) You cannot sue the realtor: the realtor is under no obligation to determine …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 days ago